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Pelvic Trauma Abstracts (6)
Abstracts on pelvic fractures from proceedings of orthopaedic meetings & societies

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Edinburgh Orthopaedic Trauma Unit Major Pelvic Trauma Protocol Guidelines

http://www.orthopaedic.ed.ac.uk/pelvic.htm

Grossly unstable pelvic fracture with haemodynamic instability. Transfer as soon as possible to theatre for external fixation and supra-umbilical DPL at the same time. If - DPL positive> Laparotomy If - DPL negative> Reassess haemodynamic status after application of external fixator Proceed to either---- If - DPL negative and patient>Stable perform CT Scan If - DPL negative and patient unstable> perform Angiography and pelvic embolisation

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